South Staffordshire College celebrated as one of the UK’s most diverse and inclusive employers in 2025  

South Staffordshire College has once again been recognised as one of the UK’s most inclusive employers, ranking 35th in the National Centre for Diversity’s Top 100 Inclusive UK Employers 2025. This achievement makes South Staffordshire College the highest-ranked college in Staffordshire and the West Midlands for diversity and inclusion.

The National Centre for Diversity’s Top 100 Inclusive UK Employers Index celebrates companies that demonstrate Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement (FREDIE) within their workplaces.

Solat Chaudhry, Chief Executive at the National Centre for Diversity said: “I send my warmest congratulations to South Staffordshire College on successfully reaching number 35 in the Top 100 Most Inclusive UK Employers Index 2025. The inspiring organisations that make the Top 100, demonstrate excellent levels of employee retention and recruitment and clearly demonstrate how they value and respect the people that work for them. What better than to be recognised by peers and those travelling in the same direction towards the common goal of Fairness in the workplace. It is hugely motivational.”

South Staffordshire College is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are proud that our efforts shine through as a champion of diversity and inclusion and helped improve our 2024 position from 41st in 2024 to 35th in 2025, reinforcing the college’s reputation as a progressive and inclusive employer.

Claire Boliver, Principal of South Staffordshire College, said: “We are delighted to be recognised as one of the UK’s most inclusive employers. Our position as the top-ranked college in Staffordshire and the West Midlands reflects our unwavering commitment to fairness and equality. Inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do, and this achievement is a testament to the dedication of our staff and the strength of our values.”